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    Anecdotes (en. Anecdotes)

    /anɛk.dɔt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A brief and entertaining account of real events that occurred.
    She shared several anecdotes from her childhood.
    Elle a partagé plusieurs anecdotes de son enfance.
    A short report of an interesting or amusing event.
    Travel anecdotes can be very funny.
    Les anecdotes de voyage peuvent être très drôles.
    Short stories often passed down orally.
    He enjoys telling anecdotes during meals.
    Il aime raconter des anecdotes lors des repas.

    Etymology

    The word anecdotes comes from the Greek 'anekdota', which means 'that which has not been published'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to tell an anecdote
    Sharing a personal story or a funny account.
    raconter une anecdote
    juicy anecdote
    An interesting story that piques curiosity.
    anecdote croustillante
    historical anecdote
    A narrative that recounts a historical event in a personal way.
    anecdote historique

    Related Words

    narrative
    Narrative account of a series of events.
    récit
    story
    A narrative of events, real or fictional.
    histoire
    tale
    A fictional tale often intended to entertain.
    conte

    Slang Meanings

    Hodgepodge
    These stories resemble a hodgepodge of anecdotes.
    Ces histoires ressemblent à un bric à brac d'anecdotes.
    To tell tall tales
    He loves to tell tall tales; his anecdotes have no basis.
    Il aime raconter des salades, ses anecdotes n'ont pas de fondement.